Study Abroad: A Lifetime Benefits (Guest Post)

By studying abroad mostly students can gain a better knowledge about different culture and understanding themselves by improving their ability to evaluate elements in different manner. Through which they develop multicultural interactions which makes their life smoother and natural.it also improves understanding, self-confidence and increase one’s maturity.

REASONS

When one studies abroad, not only does their education background grow exponentially but also, they are able to be exposed to the different cultures of the world and appreciate them. With every interaction, one is able to be a full time student inside the class and also on the city streets. Students who study abroad enjoy the experience of sightseeing while still indulging in competitive and innovative class work and research. A student’s experience will translate into tangible benefits such as:

They will be able to experience an academic system of another country.

They will be able to visit famous historical monuments and be able to experience first-hand.

They will be exposed to the dynamics of another culture including language and dialects

They will have a more global perspective of things and also learn new things about themselves.

They will have an international experience which is impressive when included in any resume since it shows that the student has been exposed to an expansive cross-cultural interpersonal skill and also is open to global-mindedness.

They will be able to easily adapt to unfamiliar environs.

They will also have the ability to learn from different teaching and communication styles due to their diversity.

Needless to say, traveling around the world sounds great but also it’s a chance for the student to prove that traveling abroad doesn’t necessarily mean that one is off for a vacation. There are many advantages when it comes to study abroad which includes:

Improvement in Academic, Professional and Financial Growth

As earlier stated an international experience in any resume is not only impressive but also critical since the skill one develops expands employment opportunities and consequently, financial potential. Global minded people are in high demand in the employment sector and international renowned companies have been known to sort for multilingual and multicultural individuals.

Learning and Mastering of New Languages

1. For one to be able to learn a new language it is mandatory that they are completely immersed in the culture that the specific language is spoken.

2. Studying abroad has proven as one effective way for students to gain fluency in a specific dialect due to daily interactions and conversations which exposes them to proper grammar, context and usage.

3. Additionally, learning a new language attracts future employment and highly improves your communication skills. When it comes to your social life, sociolinguists attribute the skill of grasping other languages as an assistance in appreciating music and films which makes one better understand and appreciate other cultures, a plus for global peace.

Making new friends and acquaintances

1. Relationships formed while studying abroad run deep due to interactions involved. Some of the people the student meets become life-long friends even after completing their studies.

2.Recent studies have shown that study aboard returnees often meet people who they expect to have no common characteristics but later on realize that even though they are from different parts of the world they have so many common features and also have a deep connection to each other.

3. Students are exposed to relationships, outlooks and insights which broaden ones experience and needless to say, often lead to great opportunities in the future.

Dispelling off stereotypes about your country and others as well

1. There is a distinct challenge that study abroad returnees usually pinpoint when they visit other places in the world. While other students might learn about other countries from their news or gossips, the information might be false.

2. By studying abroad one is able to teach others about the countries they come from and also learn from others which is an effective way of dispelling stereotypes.

Exploring venues for Graduate School

1. If the students wishes to continue with their masters or doctorate degree, then they are able to experience and achieve an edge on the competition.

2. By studying abroad, a student can easily have an upper hand in being accepted in a graduate school since they appeal to graduate school committees due to their diversity.

Security of the Student on Study Abroad

In conclusion, when traveling abroad it is important that one is able to be assure of his/her security by carefully planning: When they will travel including the flight details; Where they will stay once they arrive in that specific foreign country and most importantly how their friends and relatives back at home can be able to communicate with them.

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2 Comments

Zhanel
on April 7, 2015 at 12:24 am

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